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    Changing the Noise Reduction Level 
    (High ISO NR)
    You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. 
    This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds.
     zPress the [] button, choose [High 
    ISO NR] on the [6] tab, and then 
    choose the desired option ( = 31).
     ●
    Not available when images are captured in RAW format 
    (= 96).
    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting)
     Still Images  Movies
    Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels 
    (standard exposure, underexposure, and then overexposure) each 
    time you shoot. You can adjust the amount of underexposure and 
    overexposure (relative to standard exposure) from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-
    stop increments.
    1 Choose [].
     z
    Press the [] button, choose 
    [Bracketing] on the [4] tab, choose 
    [], and then press the [] button.
    Adjusting ISO Auto Settings
     Still Images  Movies
    When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified 
    in a range of [400] – [12800], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of 
    three levels.
    1 Access the setting screen.
     z Press the [] button, choose [ISO 
    speed] on the [5] tab, and then press 
    the [] button ( = 31).
     z
    Choose [ISO Auto Settings] and press the 
    [] button.
    2 Configure the setting.
     zChoose a menu item to configure, and 
    then choose the desired option ( = 31).
     ●
    You can also access the [ISO Auto Settings] screen by pressing 
    the [] button when choosing the ISO speed via the [] 
    button.
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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    Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
     Still Images  Movies
    Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, 
    as follows.
     zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
    menu, and choose the desired option 
    ( =
     30).
     z
    The option you configured is now 
    displayed.
    Options Details Available ISO Speed 
    (= 80)
    –
    Automatic adjustment to prevent 
    washed-out highlights [AUTO], [125] – [12800]
    Tone down highlights by about 
    200% relative to the brightness 
    level of [
    ].[AUTO], [250] – [6400]
     ●
    ISO speed ( = 80) will be adjusted to a speed within the 
    supported range if you have specified a value outside the 
    supported range indicated here.
    2 Configure the setting.
     z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
    dial to adjust the setting.
     ● AEB shooting is only available in [] mode ( = 93). ●
    Continuous shooting ( = 47) is not available in this mode.
     ●
    If exposure compensation is already in use ( = 79), the value 
    specified for that function is treated as the standard exposure 
    level for this function.
     ● You can also access the setting screen of step 2 by pressing 
    the [] button when the exposure compensation screen 
    ( = 79) is displayed. ●
    Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] 
    ( = 46). ●
    In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 56), this function is only available 
    for the final shot.
     ● You can also configure this setting by touching or dragging the 
    bar on the setting screen in step 2 to specify a value and then 
    touching [
    ].
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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    Image Colors
    Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)
     Still Images  Movies
    By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
    natural for the scene you are shooting.
     zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
    menu, and choose the desired option 
    ( =
     30).
     z
    The option you configured is now 
    displayed.
    Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for 
    the shooting conditions.
    Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
    Shade For shooting in the shade.
    Cloudy For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight.
    Tungsten
    For shooting under ordinary incandescent lighting.
    Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
    Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting.
    Flash For shooting with the flash.
     CustomFor manually setting a custom white balance 
    (
    = 84).
    Shadow Correction
     Still Images  Movies
    Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.
     z
    Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
    menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
     z
    Once the setting is complete, [] is 
    displayed.
    Using the ND Filter
    To shoot at slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values, use the 
    ND filter, which reduces light intensity to 1/8 the actual level (equivalent to 
    3 stops).
     z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
    menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
     z
    Once the setting is complete, [] is 
    displayed.
     ● Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it 
    still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS 
    Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the 
    camera ( =
     56).
     ●
    ND: Neutral Density
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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    2 Configure advanced settings.
     zTo configure more advanced settings, 
    press the [] button and adjust the 
    correction level by turning the [] or 
    [] dial or pressing the [][][][] 
    buttons.
     z To reset the correction level, press the 
    [] button.
     zPress the [] button to complete the 
    setting.
     ● The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if 
    you switch to another white balance option (by following steps 
    in “Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)” ( =
     83)), but 
    correction levels will be reset if you record custom white balance 
    data.
     ● B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green ●You can customize camera operation so that the B and A 
    adjustment screen is accessed simply by turning the [] or 
    [] dial ( = 103). ●
    One level of blue/amber correction is equivalent to about 7 
    mireds on a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Color 
    temperature unit representing color temperature conversion filter 
    density)
     ●You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 31) 
    ► [6] tab ► [WB Correction].
     ● You can also choose the correction level by touching or dragging 
    the bar in step 1 or the frame in step 2.
     ●You can also access the screen in step 2 by touching [] in 
    step 1.
     ● On the screen in step 2, you can touch [] to restore the 
    original level and touch [] to return to the shooting screen.
    Custom White Balance
     Still Images  Movies
    For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white 
    balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white 
    balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
     z Follow the steps in “Capturing Natural 
    Colors (White Balance)” ( = 83) to 
    choose [] or [].
     z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, 
    so that the entire screen is white. Press 
    the [
    ] button.
     zThe tint of the screen changes once the 
    white balance data has been recorded.
     ● Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after 
    recording white balance data.
     ●You can also record white balance data on the screen above by 
    touching [].
    Manually Correcting White Balance
     Still Images  Movies
    You can correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of 
    using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color-
    compensating filter.
    1 Configure the setting.
     zFollow the steps in “Capturing Natural 
    Colors (White Balance)” ( = 83) to 
    choose [].
     z Turn the [] dial to adjust the correction 
    level for B and A.
     z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
    displayed.
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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     ●White balance ( = 83) cannot be set in [] or [] modes. ●
    With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone 
    may change. These settings may not produce the expected 
    results with some skin tones.
    Custom Color
     Still Images  Movies
    Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, 
    red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.
    1 Access the setting screen.
     z Follow the steps in “Changing Image 
    Color Tones (My Colors)” ( = 85) to 
    choose [], and then press the [] 
    button.
    2 Configure the setting.
     z Press the [][] buttons to choose an 
    item, and then specify the value by 
    turning the [
    ] dial.
     z For stronger/more intense effects (or 
    darker skin tones), adjust the value to 
    the right, and for weaker/lighter effects 
    (or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to 
    the left.
     zPress the [] button to complete the 
    setting.
     ● You can also specify a value by touching or dragging the bar.
    Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
     Still Images  Movies
    Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia 
    or black and white.
     zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
    menu, and choose the desired option 
    ( =
     30).
     z
    The option you configured is now 
    displayed.
    My Colors Off –
    VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, 
    making images sharper.
    NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for 
    subdued images.
    Sepia
    Creates sepia tone images.
    B/WCreates black and white images.
    Positive FilmCombines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, 
    and Vivid Red to produce intense yet natural-
    looking colors resembling images on positive film.
    Lighter Skin ToneLightens skin tones.
    Darker Skin ToneDarkens skin tones.
    Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, 
    ocean, and other blue subjects more vivid.
    Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, 
    foliage, and other green subjects more vivid.
    Vivid RedEmphasizes reds in images. Makes red 
    subjects more vivid.
    Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and 
    other qualities as desired (= 85).
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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    Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
     Still Images  Movies
    When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can 
    specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button 
    halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the 
    position you specified. For details on the range of focus, see “Shooting 
    Range” (=
     213).
    1 Choose [].
     z
    Press the [] button.
     z[] and the MF indicator are displayed.
    2 Specify the general focal position.
     zReferring to the on-screen MF indicator 
    (1, which shows the distance and focal 
    position) and the magnified display, turn 
    the [
    ] ring or [] dial to specify the 
    general focal position, and then press the 
    [
    ] button.
     z To adjust the magnification, press the 
    [] button.
     zDuring magnified display, you can move 
    the focusing frame by pressing the 
    [
    ][][][] buttons.
    3 Fine-tune the focus.
     zPress the shutter button halfway to have 
    the camera fine-tune the focal position 
    (Safety MF).
     zTo cancel this mode, press the [] 
    button.
    (1 )
    Shooting Range and Focusing
    Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
     Still Images  Movies
    To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to []. For 
    details on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” ( = 213).
     z
    Press the [] button, choose [] (either 
    press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
    dial), and then press the [] button.
     z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
    displayed.
     ● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
     ●To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod 
    and shooting with the camera set to [] (= 45).
     ●
    You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button, 
    touching [], and then touching it again.
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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    Fine-Tuning the Focus
     Still Images  Movies
    You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the continuous ring.
    1 Configure the setting.
     zPress the [] button, choose 
    [AF+MF] on the [3] tab, and then 
    choose [On] ( = 31).
    2 Focus.
     z
    Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
    on the subject, and continue holding the 
    button halfway down.
    3 Fine-tune the focus.
     zTurn the [] ring. Referring to the on-
    screen MF indicator bar (which shows 
    the distance and focal position) and the 
    magnified display area, turn the [
    ] ring 
    to adjust the focus.
     z To enlarge or reduce the magnified 
    display, press the [] button.
     zTo cancel focusing, release the shutter 
    button.
    4 Shoot.
     zPress the shutter button all the way down 
    to shoot.
     ● When you focus manually, the AF method ( = 89) is [1-point 
    AF] and AF frame size ( = 89) is [Normal], and these settings 
    cannot be changed.
     ● Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 41) or 
    digital tele-converter ( = 89), or when using a TV as a display 
    ( = 169), but the magnified display will not appear.
     ●
    To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to 
    stabilize it.
     ●You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting 
    MENU ( = 31) ► [4] tab ► [MF-Point Zoom] settings. ●
    To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button 
    is pressed halfway, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [4] tab ► 
    [Safety MF] ► [Off].
     ● You can move the focusing frame by dragging on the screen in 
    step 2.
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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    2 Configure the setting.
     zPress the [] button, and then adjust 
    the setting by pressing the [][] buttons 
    or turning the [] dial.
     ● Focus bracketing is only available in [] mode ( = 93). ●
    Continuous shooting ( = 47) is not available in this mode.
     ●
    You can also access the setting screen in step 2 by pressing the 
    [] button in step 2 of “Shooting in Manual Focus Mode” 
    ( = 86). ●
    Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] 
    ( = 46). ●
    In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 56), this function is only available 
    for the final shot.
     ● You can also configure this setting by touching or dragging the 
    bar on the screen in step 2 to specify a value and then touching 
    [
    ].
    Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)
     Still Images  Movies
    Edges of subjects in focus are displayed in color to make manual focusing 
    easier. You can adjust the colors and the sensitivity (level) of edge 
    detection as needed.
    1 Access the setting screen.
     zPress the [] button, choose [MF 
    Peaking Settings] on the [4] tab, 
    choose [Peaking], and then choose [On] 
    ( =
     31).
    2 Configure the setting.
     z
    Choose a menu item to configure, and 
    then choose the desired option ( = 31).
     ●
    Colors displayed for MF peaking are not recorded in your shots.
    Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)
     Still Images  Movies
    Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the 
    first one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther 
    and nearer focal positions determined by presets. The distance from your 
    specified focus can be set in three levels.
    1 Choose [].
     zPress the [] button, choose 
    [Bracketing] on the [4] tab, and then 
    choose [] ( = 31).
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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    1-point AF
     Still Images  Movies
    The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable 
    focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (= 92).
     ●
    A yellow AF frame is displayed with [] if the camera cannot 
    focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
     ● To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or 
    in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF 
    frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you 
    continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot 
    as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down 
    (Focus Lock).
     ●The AF frame position is enlarged when you press the shutter 
    button halfway with [AF-Point Zoom] ( = 55) set to [On].
    Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)
     Still Images  Movies
    When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF 
    method to [1-point AF].
    1 Move the AF frame.
     z
    Touch the screen. An AF frame is displayed 
    in orange where you touched (Touch AF).
     zTurn the [] or [] dial to move the 
    AF frame, and press the [][][][] 
    buttons to fine-tune the position.
     z To return the AF frame to the original 
    position in the center, press the [] 
    button.
    Digital Tele-Converter
     Still Images  Movies
    The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 
    2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster 
    than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the 
    same zoom factor.
     z Press the [] button, choose 
    [Digital Zoom] on the [2] tab, and then 
    choose the desired option ( = 31).
     z
    The view is enlarged and the zoom factor 
    is displayed on the screen.
     ● The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom 
    lever all the way toward [] for maximum telephoto, and when 
    you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following 
    step
     2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” ( = 41).
    Choosing the AF Method
     Still Images  Movies
    Change the auto focus (AF) mode to suit shooting conditions.
     z
    Press the [] button, choose [ ] in 
    the menu, and choose the desired option 
    ( =
     31).
     ●
    You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU ( = 31) 
    ► [3] tab ► [AF method].
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
    							90
    +Tracking
     Still Images  Movies
     ●Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative 
    metering only), and white balance ([] only).
     ●After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed 
    around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main 
    subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other 
    detected faces.
     ●When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving 
    subjects, within a certain range.
     ●After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are 
    displayed around faces in focus.
     ● When no faces are detected, or when only gray frames are 
    displayed (without a white frame), pressing the shutter button 
    halfway will display green frames in the areas in focus. Note that 
    the maximum number of frames depends on the aspect ratio 
    (=
     52) setting. -
    [] or []: 31 frames -[]: 25 frames -[]: 21 frames ● If no faces are detected in Servo AF ( = 91) mode, the AF 
    frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the 
    shutter button halfway.
     ● Examples of faces that cannot be detected: -Subjects that are distant or extremely close -Subjects that are dark or light -Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden ● The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. ●No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you 
    press the shutter button halfway.
    2 Resize the AF frame.
     zTo reduce the AF frame size, turn the 
    [] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the 
    original size.
    3 Finish the setup process.
     z Press the [] button.
     ● AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital 
    zoom ( = 41) or digital tele-converter ( = 89), and in manual 
    focus mode ( = 86).
     ●
    You can also access the screen in step 1 by pressing the [] 
    button.
     ● You can also return the AF frame to the original position in the 
    center by holding down the [] button. ● You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame (= 80). ●You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the 
    [] button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [3] tab 
    ( = 31).
     ●
    On the screen in step 2, you can also move the AF frame by 
    touching the screen, restore the AF frame to the original position 
    by touching [
    ], or exit the setting by touching [].
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode /
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting Modes
    P Mode  
    						
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